Managed Pressure Drilling

Mitigate drilling hazards with precise pressure control

Managed pressure drilling (MPD) provides an active approach to well control. Unlike passive control methods, MPD operations use a closed-loop system that helps to determine the downhole pressure limits and manage the annular pressure profile accordingly. As a result, you can enhance primary well control, verify downhole barriers in real time, and even automatically react to influxes and losses.

As the global leader in MPD technology and services, Weatherford delivers MPD solutions scaled to your needs. Our field-proven MPD portfolio includes surface and subsea rotating control devices, the semiautomated PressurePro® control system, and the automated Microflux® control system.

Microflux® Control System

Detect and control minute influxes or losses in real time

Powered by our OneSync® software platform, our automated Microflux control system reduces response times to influxes or losses, minimizes influx size from barrels to gallons, and accelerates the drilling program.

Rig Integration

Ready your rig for safer, more productive drilling

Integrating our industry-leading pressure control technologies on your rig facilitates immediate deployment and minimizes reaction times to drilling issues. We have the expertise to install temporary or permanent MPD systems on your retrofit rigs or new builds.